“I never thought I’d be the one making the call. But one day, I pulled that number.”

The former operator who shared this story has spent his career carrying the unspoken pressure that comes with being a Green Beret — the pressure to stay strong, to keep moving, to push through anything — the “quiet professional.”

But when the strain began affecting him both at work and at home, he reached a point many in the community quietly arrive at: something needed to change.

He’d heard about the Trust’s, Anonymous One-on-One Therapy Program, but what finally made him reach out was one thing: privacy.

No stigma.

No career risk.

No chain of command involvement.

Just real help.

He talks openly about how easy the process was — how immediate, how judgment‑free, and how different it felt from anything previously available.

But the most powerful part of his testimony is what he says next: “Programs like this are changing the culture. They’re finally making it normal for us to seek help, instead of holding it in.”

Your support makes this possible — not just therapy, but a culture shift that will impact the Special Forces Regiment for generations.

During this Season of Giving, we ask you to stand with Special Forces Trust in support of our Green Beret families in their hardest moments. On average, a single therapy session costs around $150, and your generosity directly covers this critical care when it’s needed most. Help strengthen the mental wealth of our Special Forces families. Support the Trust’s program today. Donate today!

Special Forces Trust
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Southern Pines, NC 28387
910-725-7034
https://sftrust.org